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Dining Room at The Park Grille & Cafè - The Park Grille, University Pk, FL

The Park Grille

4.7
4.7
255 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
Discover the crown jewel of the University Park Country Club, The Park Grille, where you can indulge in gourmet dining while enjoying stunning views of the 9th and 18th greens and a serene, shimmering lake. Celebrated by Sarasota Magazine as the "Best of the Best Restaurant with a View," The Park Grille's renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet has also been honored by Sarasota Magazine, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and SRQ Magazine readers.

Dining Options:
Lunch: Open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that Mondays feature a lunch buffet only.
Sunday Brunch Buffet: Available every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

**Dinner service is exclusively for MEMBERS.**

Dress Code:
To ensure an elegant dining experience, proper attire is required. Blue denim, cut-offs, tank tops, and workout attire are not permitted in the dining room.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (941) 355-3888
  • Website
    https://www.universitypark-fl.com/country-club/dining/lunch
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Sears
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect venue for your next event at University Park Country Club. Explore our exquisite Lakeside Room, sophisticated Varsity Club, and elegant Card Room, along with other exceptional event spaces. Let our dedicated team bring your dream event to life!
  • Location
    7671 The Park Blvd, University Pk, FL 34201-2201
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for brunch

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Park Grille offers "great food and ambiance," making it ideal for groups or intimate gatherings. Guests rave about the "extremely nice staff," creative menu, and exceptional service. The outdoor patio is perfect for afternoon cocktails, and the Sunday brunch is a standout favorite with a "very big selection."

255 Reviews

  1. Beckie

    VIP

    Orlando

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grace was our server and terrific! She overheard me say I had a 3:00 Vet appt for our dog and quickly place my order and brought my chit to sign. Very thoughtful! Chicken Castillo was excellent!

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  2. Susan

    VIP

    Chicago

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was great - the quiche is always a winner! Service was excellent! Company even better. We had a nice table location, as well.

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  3. anna

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very accommodating despite relatively late entry and preparations for Holiday Celebration. Food superb . Laura very responsive Thank You … Happy New Year

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  4. Ike

    VIP

    Tampa

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always excellent. Thanks to the wonderful staff. Best wishes for a Happy New Year

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  5. Thomas

    Southwest Florida

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, Beautiful scenery and in my backyard. Who could possibly ask for more. Thank you

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  6. anna

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue amenable to relatively large groups. including children, Staff at omelet/waffle station great. Staff addressing tables friendly and responsive. Thank You for nice brunch experience

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  7. Jerry

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are missing veggie sides options and some vegetarian meal.

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  8. Edith

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 1:30 reservation on Sunday but we found they were putting the food away about 2:30 PM so would advise an earlier reservation to be able to take your time and have a leisurely brunch.

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  9. Peg

    Southwest Florida

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and our server was wonderful, as were all the other staff. Always a pleasure to eat here.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sandi

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grace was our waitress and she was wonderful. The food and presentation was terrific. Beautiful dining area. A real treat.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Park Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Park Grille

7671 The Park Blvd, University Pk, FL 34201-2201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Sears
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.universitypark-fl.com/country-club/dining/lunch
  • Phone number
    (941) 355-3888
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect venue for your next event at University Park Country Club. Explore our exquisite Lakeside Room, sophisticated Varsity Club, and elegant Card Room, along with other exceptional event spaces. Let our dedicated team bring your dream event to life!
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